[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pasco / I 75 Road Closure w/ Diesel Release / DEM-Harvey

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As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>

Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-3564


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 5/15/2017   09:29 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: I 75 Road Closure w/ Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: FHP reports that I-75 is closed due to a vehicle accident in San Antonio. A log truck overturned at Mile Marker 285. Approximately 100 gallons of diesel has been released. It is unknown as to whether the release entered any storm drains or waterways. There are no reported fires or injuries. Pasco County FR, Pasco County SO, and FHP are on-scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 5/15/2017   09:29 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/15/2017-09:46 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pasco


Facility Name or Description: I-75 Mile Marker 285


Incident Location: Lat: 28.325383, Long: -82.324494


Coordinates: Lat: 28.325383, Long: -82.324494


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Ashley, FHP |Call Back Number 1: 813-631-4020 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Road Closure or DOT Issue


Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure


Roadway Name and/or number: I 75


At: Mile Marker


Mile Marker: 285


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Type(s) of vehicles: Log Truck


Number of people involved: 1


Fire: Unknown


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 100 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: No


Notification 05/15/2017-09:46 / DEM-Harvey


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